HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF | PLEASE DONATE!

As many of you know, MATERIA’s co-owners, Megan Sommerville and Matt Ensner are from Asheville, North Carolina, one of the many areas devastated by Hurricane Helene on September 27th, 2024. We are actively creating a resource list here of local organizations working on the ground to get Western North Carolinians vital resources such as drinking water, food, baby formula and other necessary supplies. Please donate to the organization of your choosing, but please donate!

CERF+

Serving craft artists through emergency relief, preparedness, education + advocacy.

Beloved Asheville:

On the ground, volunteers are collecting and distributing a wide array of supplies to Asheville residents in need.

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN:

Delivering thousands of gallons of water and fresh food to hard hit Southeastern US.

United Way, Asheville and Buncombe County:

Working with the Buncombe County Government and their Emergency Operations Center to support volunteer mobilization and to ensure that NC 211 has the most up-to-date resources for callers seeking information and assistance.

Babies need Bottoms Asheville:

Distributing children’s supplies including diapers, cream, and wipes.

Asheville Habitat for Humanity:

Asheville’s chapter helping to rebuild homes and repair damage from Helene.

Homeward Bound:

Supplying aid to Asheville’s homeless population.

SOUTHERN SMOKE FOUNDATION:

Nonprofit funds are used to help Food + Beverage workers pay for essentials like groceries, clothing, and medications. They can also cover the cost of rent, natural disaster damages, lost wages, and more. There’s no deadline for requests and no cap on the amount given.

DAY ONE RELIEF:

Supports BIPOC and LBGTQ+ organizations that are often ignored when it comes to recovery efforts after major storms like Hurricane Helene.